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Social Worker Perceptions Of Services Directed Toward Sexual Minority Youth And Their Families In Child Welfare Agencies, Travis James Webb
Social Worker Perceptions Of Services Directed Toward Sexual Minority Youth And Their Families In Child Welfare Agencies, Travis James Webb
Theses Digitization Project
Sexual minority youth are coming out about their same-sex attractions earlier in recent years. Such youth and their families may experience a range of potential problems and concerns, suggesting that the child welfare system may need to do more to respond to the unique needs of this population. By employing a qualitative research design, this study, using face-to-face interviews with ten child welfare workers, examined child welfare agencies' ability to adequately render services to sexual minority youth and their families.
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate how women's perceptions of the helpfulness of services received at a substance abuse treatment clinic affected their compliance with the treatment program. The study surveyed thirty-two women who were receiving treatment from Inland Behavioral and Health Services. The study investigated the efficacy of these elements: parenting classes, health classes, substance abuse therapy groups, group therapy, drug screening, health clinics, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, homeless support services, individual therapy, case managers, daycare, transportation.
Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Valorie Albertina Alba, Gloriana Parral
Youths' Perceptions Of An Independent Living Program, Valorie Albertina Alba, Gloriana Parral
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the County of San Bernardino's Independent Living Program's (ILP's) efforts to prepare ILP participants for self-sufficiency. These efforts were evaluated from the perspective of foster youth who are currently participating in an Indepent Living Program. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative research methods to assess the ILP participants' preparedness for independence.
A Closer Look At The Professional Relationship Of Children's Social Workers And Teachers In Regard To The Education Of Foster Children, Marnae Latrice Potts, Koumay Yang
A Closer Look At The Professional Relationship Of Children's Social Workers And Teachers In Regard To The Education Of Foster Children, Marnae Latrice Potts, Koumay Yang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to explore the extent of interaction between teachers and foster children's social workers in regard to their education.
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis evaluates San Bernardino's Operation Safe Harbor program, a transitional housing program designed to give 18 to 21 year old African-American males the employment, education, and life skills to overcome homelessness.
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between the client's functionality, alleged filial abuse, and the effect of interventions as they relate to future Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals.
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to obtain perceptions of child welfare and substance abuse professionals about the Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997.
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to explore perceptions of effective components in adolescent suicide prevention programs among San Bernardino school counselors. The stress model and the mental health model are the two models implemented in suicide prevention programs.
The Perceived Influence Of Spirituality In Adolescent Residential Group Homes, Karima Aisha Deadrick-Boone
The Perceived Influence Of Spirituality In Adolescent Residential Group Homes, Karima Aisha Deadrick-Boone
Theses Digitization Project
This qualitative study explores the perceived influence of spirituality on ethnic minority adolescent's outcomes in faith-based residential group homes. Study results offer a deeper understanding of the influence and implementation of spiritual practices among children impacted by child welfare.
Comparison Of Self-Determination Between Verbal And Non-Verbal Residents Of Intermediate Care Facilities, Karen Anne Mahon
Comparison Of Self-Determination Between Verbal And Non-Verbal Residents Of Intermediate Care Facilities, Karen Anne Mahon
Theses Digitization Project
This study compared verbal and nonverbal residents of Intermediate Care Facilities-Developmental Disabilities-Habilitative type (IFC-DD-H) on self-determination. The residents were compared using an adapted version of the Association for Retarded Citizen's (ARC) Self-determination scale.
Correlations Between Self-Esteem And Self-Efficacy Among Master Of Social Work Students And Bachelor Of Social Work Students, Sheila Joy Umeda, Amy Marie Edmonds
Correlations Between Self-Esteem And Self-Efficacy Among Master Of Social Work Students And Bachelor Of Social Work Students, Sheila Joy Umeda, Amy Marie Edmonds
Theses Digitization Project
This purpose of the present study is to examine the correlations between self-esteem and self-efficacy among undergrade and graduate level social work students in order to determine how perceived self-esteem affects student's ability to perform job tasks.
A Look At The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Natalie Jean Morrison, Leslie Valencia
A Look At The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Natalie Jean Morrison, Leslie Valencia
Theses Digitization Project
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) represent children's best interests in juvenile court proceedings. In Riverside County, conflict exists among the child advocates and children's social service workers. This study measures current attitudes and perception of social workers and CASA volunteers in a quest to gain awareness and understanding of any problems in communication that may hinder effective working relationships.
Acculturation Among A Hispanic Population In San Bernardino County, Jennifer Marie Costa, Maria Lorena Ochoa
Acculturation Among A Hispanic Population In San Bernardino County, Jennifer Marie Costa, Maria Lorena Ochoa
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Hispanics and their levels of acculturation. This study's intent was to incorporate variables in order to identify generation and language as defining factors for acculturation. A Likert-type Bidemensional Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (BAS) was used to test six hypotheses.
Designing An Electron Learning Website Using Asp, Jeremy Charles Johnson
Designing An Electron Learning Website Using Asp, Jeremy Charles Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
The primary purpose of this project is to develop an online forum to facilitate communication among educators, parents, and students resulting in an open environment for more informed decisions by all those involved in the educational process. The second purpose is the personal development of an electronic learning application using online tools needed for an effective online learning environment that will cost the school district little or nothing.
Parents' Perceptions Of The California High School Exit Exam And Some Social Implications, Susan Leigh Jennings, Deborah Kay Perry
Parents' Perceptions Of The California High School Exit Exam And Some Social Implications, Susan Leigh Jennings, Deborah Kay Perry
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore the awareness and feelings of parents and their perceptions about the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and the impact on their children. Also, it looked at the social implications from an ecological perspective.
Stress Among Master Of Social Work Students, Julie Ann Peters Muñoz, Elisa Collins Coronado
Stress Among Master Of Social Work Students, Julie Ann Peters Muñoz, Elisa Collins Coronado
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores stress levels among a population of Master of Social Work (MSW) students enrolled at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). It is hypothesized that student stress is related to curriculum, finances, gender, and social roles.
Perceptions Of Motivation In The Recovery Process Among African American Women With Children, Raven Nicole Pagson
Perceptions Of Motivation In The Recovery Process Among African American Women With Children, Raven Nicole Pagson
Theses Digitization Project
Substance abusing women with children are a diverse group, but some of them are among the most disadvantaged individuals in the United States. These women are in dire need of effective treatment modalities in order to sustain sobriety. Using a quantitative research design, this study examines the perception of motivation in the recovery process among African American women with children. Through research surveys these women identify the motivating factors necessary for successful treatment outcomes. Scales were created to measure extrinsic motivators, intrinsic motivators, and barriers to treatment. Factors examined included attendance at twelve step meetings, church attendance, court mandates, family …
Perceptions Of An Emerging Family Drug Court Program Among Child Welfare And Family Drug Court Professional In Riverside County, Esmeralda Lomeli
Perceptions Of An Emerging Family Drug Court Program Among Child Welfare And Family Drug Court Professional In Riverside County, Esmeralda Lomeli
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the perceptions of child welfare and family drug court professionals regarding the emerging family drug court program in Riverside County. The following were addressed: what are the strengths of the program, what are challenges or barriers in the program, how do others not involved in the program feel about the program, how the need for the program was recognized, and how child welfare professionals view the future of the program.
Coparenting/Divorce Education: A Program Evaluation, Sandra Kay Maline
Coparenting/Divorce Education: A Program Evaluation, Sandra Kay Maline
Theses Digitization Project
The study conducted, sought to assess the effectiveness of an established divorce education program in reducing parental conflict and increasing cooperative coparenting relationships among former spouses and also to assess the participant satisfaction with the program's format.
Depression And Diabetes In Adolescents, Leanne Marie Graff, Karin Yakira
Depression And Diabetes In Adolescents, Leanne Marie Graff, Karin Yakira
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of depression in adolescent with diabetes (type 1), non-insulin dependent diabetics (type 2) and the general adolescent population.
Exploring The Values, The Attitudes, And The Experiences Of Mexican-Americans Toward Education, Monica Victoria Pulido
Exploring The Values, The Attitudes, And The Experiences Of Mexican-Americans Toward Education, Monica Victoria Pulido
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine Mexican-Americans values and attitudes toward education and further explore some of the reasons Mexican-Americans drop out of school at such high rates.
Intake Social Workers Tendency To Base Values On A Law Enforcement Practice Model, Don Russell Kelly
Intake Social Workers Tendency To Base Values On A Law Enforcement Practice Model, Don Russell Kelly
Theses Digitization Project
This study proposed to determine if there are different personality traits between police officers, Department of Children's Services (DCS) intake and carrier workers. It was proposed that differences may indicate that investigations done by DCS be delegated as a law enforcement function whereas family preservation services be the responsibility of DCS.
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Impact Of September 11th On Older American Veterans, David Lee Baptist, Tamra Denise Snook
Theses Digitization Project
The terrorist attack of September 11th has been widely viewed as a traumatic event. Traumatic events have demonstrated psychological, emotional, behavioral, developmental and physiological detriment to individuals. Among older adults there may be compounding factors such as losses of function, resources, friends, family, and support.
Impact Of Foster Care On Hispanic/Latino Foster Mothers' Marital Relationship, Mario David Copenhaguen
Impact Of Foster Care On Hispanic/Latino Foster Mothers' Marital Relationship, Mario David Copenhaguen
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of foster care services on Hispanic/Latino foster mothers' marital relationship.
The Effects Of Social Involvement On Work Performance Of Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Jaclyn Leia Jones
The Effects Of Social Involvement On Work Performance Of Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Jaclyn Leia Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine if social interaction is associated with a higher work performance in developmentally disabled adults.
Social Learning And Stage Development Applied To Resistance To Treatment: Probation Youth In A Residential Treatment Facility, Linda Joy Bankowski
Social Learning And Stage Development Applied To Resistance To Treatment: Probation Youth In A Residential Treatment Facility, Linda Joy Bankowski
Theses Digitization Project
The present study focused on male incarcerated youth, ages ranging from twelve to eighteen, in a twenty-four hour care treatment facility. The study attempted to determine what historical factors such as types of crimes committed, length of criminal history, and gang involvement are behavioral indicators of the type of youth who resist treatment. For the study, run away behavior indicated the youth was resistant to treatment.
A Constructive Approach Of The Evaluation Of A Community Based Program, Melinda Vera Corral
A Constructive Approach Of The Evaluation Of A Community Based Program, Melinda Vera Corral
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and assess whether the community based program, Decafé, is accomplishing its purpose to build leadership and socialization skills in youth.
Exploring The Values, The Attitudes, And The Experiences Of Mexican-Americans Toward Education, Monica Victoria Pulido
Exploring The Values, The Attitudes, And The Experiences Of Mexican-Americans Toward Education, Monica Victoria Pulido
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to examine Mexican-Americans values and attitudes toward education and further explore some of the reasons Mexican-Americans drop out of school at such high rates.
Extended Opportunity Program And Service, And Cooperative Agencies Resources For Education For Welfare Students In Pursuit Of A Post-Secondary Education, Carmella Marie Martinez
Extended Opportunity Program And Service, And Cooperative Agencies Resources For Education For Welfare Students In Pursuit Of A Post-Secondary Education, Carmella Marie Martinez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the relationship between participation in one community college EOPS & CARE program and participant sense of preparedness for self-sufficiency.
The Impact Of Infant Massage On The Development Of Children With Disabilities And Children Born At-Risk For Developmental Delays, Maria Jesus Escobedo
The Impact Of Infant Massage On The Development Of Children With Disabilities And Children Born At-Risk For Developmental Delays, Maria Jesus Escobedo
Theses Digitization Project
This project encompasses program evaluations of infant massage intervention and its impact in the overall development of infants and children born with disabilities or babies born at risk for developmental delays.